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A glass jar of balsamic maple dressing sitting on a plate, surrounded by a kale salad and chopped pecans.

Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette

Take your salads, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables to the next level with this Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette. With just 6 simple ingredients, you can have this homemade salad dressing ready in under 5 minutes!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Liv King

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • ⅓ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
  • Pinch of Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes optional

Instructions

  • Mince the shallot and garlic, then add them to a jar.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Put the lid on tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar for up to a week.

Notes

Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half. 
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